Pressure mounts in Silliman case as Congress presses action
On May 22 Washington reports congressional pressure for action on Counsel Silliman. Two Foreign Relations Committee leaders are delaying steps amid opposition to the administration policy. If harm comes to Silliman, a sharp attack on Secretary of State Bryan is expected in Congress. Mediation reports, reportedly headed by Bryan, fuel opposition.
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Washington
Congress
Silliman
Foreign Relations Committee
Congressional
Ben Har Notice Dance at Ben Hars Hall Tonight
A social dance session will be held at Ben Hars Hall tonight. Ben Hars and their families are invited to attend. Mrs. Ida McGregor serves as chief hostess for the event.
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Ben Hars Hall
Ben Hars
Ida McGregor
Youngest Indiana veteran to speak at Boonville ceremony
Boonville Indiana May 21 A P Twineham of Princeton will deliver the Decoration Day address May 30 He claims to be the youngest veteran in the state Masters Post 120 will conduct services at Maple Grove cemetery The program for the observance is not yet complete
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Booneville
Ind
A. P. Twineham
Princeton
Mellen completes immunity bath in Morgan case
Charles S. Mellen testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission detailing the Grand Trunk and New Haven affair. He said he shouldered the blame for Morgan to spare the dying financier and implied the indictment under Sherman Anti-Trust laws may now be void. He was later effectively fired from his New Haven post by Morgan’s son.
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Washington
Nevin
J. P. Morgan
Charles S. Mellen
New Haven
Mellen
Interstate Commerce Commission
Grand Trunk Railway of Canada
New York City
Folk
Grand Trunk
Morgan
Tax board shows large increase this year over last
Indianapolis readers note a sharp rise in property valuations, with unofficial totals from the tax board showing a net increase of 6,215,447 over 1913. The report reflects statewide growth in assessed values as the board completed its work.
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Indianapolis
American killed in Mexico near Nacazari Sonora
May 22 report to the state department cites Dick Urban, an American, fatally hurt eighteen miles west of Nacazari in Sonora. Partner George Cooper witnessed the attack, says it was unprovoked. Urban’s body was taken across the border and buried at Laredo. bayonet wounds noted. An investigation was ordered.
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Washington
Dick Urban
Mexico
State Department
Urban
Nacazari
Sonora
George Cooper
Cooper
Nuevo Laredo
Porfirior Laurel
Laredo
Garrett
Mediators Likely To Refuse Mexican Carranza Envoy
Niagara Falls May 22 Officials indicated the A B C mediators would refuse to receive a representative of the Mexican constitutionalists. Jose Vasconcelos would be treated as a newspaper man, not an official envoy, while Huerta delegates showed willingness to let the envoys decide. Carranza’s refusal to suspend hostilities or participate barred formal recognition. State Department pressure may push for another reception source.
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Niagara Falls
Ontario
Jose Vasconcelos
Huerta
Carranza
Vasconcelos
Bryan
State Department
Federals flee from Villa as residents abandon Saltillo
In Torreon on May 22, reports say the federal garrison at Saltillo bolted southward on foot, by train, and on horseback while thousands of frightened citizens fled with fear of Gen. Villa. Villa’s forces pursue the retreating troops, promising to follow up their victory.
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Torreon
Saltillo
Pennsylvania Primary Returns Reported Across Counties
Harrisburg May 22 Returns from 51 of 67 counties show Republicans with about 350000 votes and Democrats between 200000 and 225000 in Tuesday's statewide primary. The Washington Progressive Party had a light vote with no figures yet. complete candidate totals unavailable in most counties.
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Harrisburg
Washington Progressive Party
New Member of Peace Congress Arrives in Niagara Falls
A hurried midnight conference of A B C mediators followed reports a Mexican rebel representative might join the talks in Niagara Falls Ontario. Ambassadors left after one a m in formal attire as discussions suggested constitutionalists would join to pursue pacification of Mexico. The unexpected night session opened new possibilities in the mediation process.
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Niagara Falls
Ontario
Washington
Alls
Mexico
Becker Trial Ends as Jury Deliberates Becker Case
New York May 22 For the second time in two years the life of Charles Becker ex police lieutenant accused in the gambler Herman Rosenthal murder is in the hands of twelve jurors Justice Seabury completed instructions and sent the panel to deliberate Becker faces a tense court scene as prosecutors and defense contend over motives and possible perjury by alleged Becker associates and Rosenthal’s wife prior testimony
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New York
Charles Becker
Herman
Rosetthal
Supreme Court
Justice Seabury
Becker
Seabury
Rose
Rosenthal
Elks Lodge to Observe Flag Day in Vincennes
The Vincennes B P C Elks lodge plans a Flag Day program on Sunday June 14 to mark the 137th anniversary of the U S flag. The American Flag Association aims to observe the day nationwide and has appealed to governors mayors editors school officers and citizens to celebrate.
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Vincennes Lodge of
B. P. Co. Elks
United States of America
American Flag Association
American Patriotic Societies
Hart Bros. Mighty Shows Not Closed in Shelbyville
Indianapolis paper reports Hart's Mighty Shows were ordered closed by Shelbyville police last week. The Hart Bros National Shows, coming to Princeton for Centennial Week, clarified they are a separate company with no connection. Mt Vernon audiences are told the show is clean and respectable.
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Indianapolis
Hart's Mighty
Shelbyville
Princeton
Hart Bros
Mt. Vernon
Dust cap free with Wright's Silver Cream Polish bottle
Advert reads that a dust cap comes free with every Wright's Silver Cream Polish bottle and prices it at 25 cents for the week. The message is brief and includes a stray line “22-If” likely cut from the page.
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Wright
Ladies Aid to Host Rest Room During Centennial Week
The Ladies Aid Society of Broadway Christian Church will run a rest room and serve coffee sandwiches and home made candy during Centennial week at the church on East Broadway. No admission. Everyone welcome.
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Ladies Aid Society of
Broadway ‘Christian Church
East Broadway
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